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ONEE invests 41 million MAD to enhance potable water production in northern Morocco

The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) has recently launched the first phase of a major project aimed at improving the drinking water supply system in several communes, including Mkanssa in the Taounate province, as well as neighboring areas in Sidi Kacem and Moulay Yaacoub. The......

OCP Green Water bolsters Casablanca’s water supply with advanced desalination project

OCP Green Water has significantly strengthened water security in Casablanca South by delivering 60 million cubic meters of desalinated water annually, addressing the region’s growing demand for potable water. The initiative, launched in October 2024, represents a major effort to mitigate water......

Tibu Africa and Xylem launch innovative sports program in Casablanca

A partnership between Tibu Africa, the leading NGO promoting education through sports in Africa, and Xylem, a global expert in water resource management, has launched a unique sports-based initiative aimed at fostering water conservation awareness and physical well-being among students in Casablanca.......

Morocco’s avocado and tomato exports: A billion-euro success amid a water crisis

As Morocco endures its sixth consecutive year of drought, a report by agricultural data platform Horto Info reveals a record level of agricultural trade between Morocco and Spain, heavily favoring the North African nation. In 2023, Morocco exported 476 million kilograms of agricultural products to Spain,......

Global glacier melt accelerates at unprecedented rate, new study reveals

A comprehensive international study published in Nature has uncovered an alarming acceleration in global glacier melt over the past decade, with significant implications for sea level rise and worldwide water security. The research shows a 36% increase in ice loss between 2012-2023 compared to 2000-2011. The......

Morocco hosts international workshop on wildfire management

Morocco’s National Agency for Water and Forests (ANEF) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) convened an international workshop in Rabat on Wednesday, focusing on strategies to combat the growing threat of wildfires. The event, running through February 15, serves......

Morocco's severe water deficit threatens agriculture in Souss Massa region

The Souss Massa basin is experiencing an unprecedented water crisis, with dam levels plummeting 82% below average during the 2023-2024 hydrological year. The region has seen rainfall decrease by 59.3%, putting significant strain on both drinking water supplies and agricultural operations. At a recent......

Early completion of Tamri dam promises water security for Agadir

The highly anticipated Tamri dam, located in the Agadir Ida-Outanane province, is now set to be completed by early 2026, three years ahead of its initial 2029 schedule. This announcement was made on Tuesday by Nizar Baraka, Morocco’s Minister of Equipment and Water, during a site visit to the construction......

Morocco's water crisis deepens as dam levels fall to critical 27%

Morocco's dam reservoirs have reached a concerning low of 27.63% capacity, containing just over 4.6 billion cubic meters of water, as the country grapples with persistent drought conditions that are severely impacting its agricultural sector. The ongoing water scarcity has dealt a particularly harsh......